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What is a state insurance department?
A state insurance department is the state agency that regulates insurance and can give information about health coverage in its state.
Definition and figures from HealthCare.gov glossary, checked October 23, 2026. This page explains the term; it does not recommend a plan.
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| Item | Fact | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Regulates insurance; informs consumers | HealthCare.gov glossary: State insurance department |
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What does state insurance department mean in health insurance?
A state insurance department is the state agency that regulates insurance and can give information about health coverage in its state.